– Pursuing intellectual honesty in politics –
Can we trust our institutions? Are concerns with a ‘deep state’ valid? The nature of most federal jobs is apolitical. But the answer to federal overreach and even rogue actors is a better Congress. And it’s up to voters to make that a reality.
Support for President Trump by some of the Evangelical Christian community’s most well-known leaders has crossed a concerning threshold. Christian pastors must respond.
This 2nd annual book review list is especially short as #DadLife has taken over. But to supplement your reading experience, I’ve given Kevin the Beagle a cameo in the above picture, though he read nothing in 2019.
Senate majorities should exercise restraint from further weakening the filibuster. This procedural tool is the very embodiment of the Senate’s values that gives voice to minorities and encourages consensus as well as more civil political discourse.
Here’s an unpopular opinion for you: Members of Congress should spend more time in Washington. Otherwise we effectively prioritize polarization over progress.
This is the first in a three-part series examining ways to improve Congress.
Term limits won’t fix what we dislike about career politicians, but voters can. To improve the quality of our leaders, voters should exercise greater discretion at the ballot box. Our democratic process already requires regularly scheduled elections that can overturn regrettable votes. But imposing time limitations on Members of Congress only prevents exceptional leadership from emerging without promising that new politicians will be any better.
I love seeing which books made an impact on people. This year I’m sharing my own reading list along with a few comments/quotes. Interested to hear what you read as well.
Do corporate share buybacks expose consumers to the business end of a bull market? Reasonable observers can find a lot to criticize about the 2017 tax reform bill, but an increase in corporate share buybacks shouldn’t be one of them. I outline five reasons why.
On balance, Judge Kavanaugh – though well credentialed and impressive in several respects – failed to demonstrate sober discretion both in his professional past and during the nomination hearings. The Supreme Court simply demands more.
